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A Vibrant Platform At The Service Of Cluster Organisations

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) is an action of the Cluster Internationalisation Programme for SMEs funded under COSME launched by DG GROW of the European Commission in 2016.
The ECCP provides networking and information support for clusters and their members aiming to improve their performance and increase their competitiveness through trans-national and international cooperation.

About Cluster Organisations

This is the stage on which cluster organisations present themselves - their structures, services, experiences and above all, their interest in cooperation with peers. We invite you to explore this diverse cluster community, identify your potential cooperation partner and show the world what you are good at - by profiling your organisation !

What is ESCP-4i?

The European Strategic Cluster Partnerships – Going International (ESCPs-4i) are transnational cluster partnerships that develop and implement a joint internationalination strategy and support SME internationalisation towards third countries beyond Europe.

What are ESCPs ?

The European Strategic Cluster Partnerships have been launched by the European Commission as effective means of supporting cross-border collaboration for the benefit of SMEs with the ultimate goal of boosting economic growth and competitiveness in Europe.

About matchmaking events

ECCP organises inter-European matchmaking events, as well as opportunities for you to meet your peers from other countries – either in EU or abroad. Find also additional international matchmaking opportunities promoted here.

About European Cluster Initiatives

As an information hub, ECCP collects and structures a wide variety of information relevant for cluster organisations from various European programmes and initiatives like the ones below.
These are supporting in different ways the interaction between clusters and for driving the competitiveness of European businesses. We offer you here the unique opportunity to find out more about the most relevant cluster-related projects and what you can learn from them. Or, why not, cooperate with them!

European Cluster Matchmaking Event

In the framework of the Second European Industry Day, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform organises, on behalf of the European Commission, a European Cluster Matchmaking Event in Brussels on February 22nd, 2018.

The Matchmaking Event is expected to gather representatives of up to 140 European cluster organisations for cross-sectorial meetings.

Prior to the matchmaking sessions, a Partnering Event addressed to all “Clusters Go Int’l” Partnerships (restricted access to current and new ESCP-4i) will take place on February 21st , 2018.

Overall,EU Clusters are well represented at the European Industry Day 2018 - please read more here about the different events relevant for clusters and download the flyer from this page.

Please see the call for Expression of Interest that is available for download on this page for details on the event, eligibility criteria and the application process. Accepted applications are treated on the basis of the online identification form on a 'first come first serve' basis.